Meet Mo, Co-Founder of UrbanChain, a Manchester-based scale-up company. They're revolutionising access to renewables and decreasing our reliance on gas. Listen to their story and ideas for innovating how we do democracy and grow the economy.

Follow UrbanChain on LinkedIn and find out more at urbanchain.co.uk.

Ever heard about a company being spun out of 10 Downing Street? Or the idea that some of our institutions should take a more revolutionary approach?

Listen to our latest unsung hero, Simon, who is trailblazing how behavioural science can improve policy-making and help our democracy to thrive.

Emma and Natalie, Co-Founders of Dear Bump, talk about their ideas for innovating policy to help pregnant women in the workplace.

Check out their website here.

Abisola Oladapo, Co-Founder & CEO of Agnes Health, says we need to share best practices around maternal health and adapt it, so pregnant women around the world can improve their physical and mental health.

Today's guest is Sir Graham Watson, former President of the Alliance of Liberal Democrats in Europe (ALDE) and Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the South West of England and Gibraltar (1994-2014).

In this episode, Graham discusses how the United Kingdom and European Union can innovate policy in key areas - such as health, data and an emerging Asia - and shares some tips for continuous learning.

Other key takeaways include:
- Most Asian countries look to the United States, rather than Europe, as the model
- The EU has to get together as a federal state if it wants to compete
- The EU wants to work closely with the UK, but they’re not going to force it
- You can never invest too much in scientific research

Follow Sir Graham on Twitter and check out the episode with Sundeep Waslekar.

Today's guests are local councillors Humaira Ali and Graham Howe, representing Southwark and Wokingham in the UK.

In this episode, Humaira and Graham explore what a council is, what councils do, and how we can improve the system through policy innovation - including whether or not we even need political parties in the first place.

Follow Humaira on Twitter and connect with Graham on LinkedIn.

Terminology:

• Ward - the administrative area of a borough that elects (and is represented by) a councillor (or councillors)
• Statutory instrument - delegated legislative power
• Canvassing - directly engaging with local residents
• Politicking - partisan or politically-driven activity

Today’s guest is Pippa Gawley, Founder and Director of Zero Carbon Capital.

In this episode, Pippa explores why lithium is becoming the new gasoline, the cultural differences between UK and US venture capital, and making a healthy financial return because of purpose (not in spite of it).

In addition, Pippa discusses why:

• Governments should implement legally binding targets every year up to 2050 (to hold current governments to account, not just future ones)
• Carbon emissions need to be priced more accurately
• Deep tech startup founders need to keep the faith
• Innovate UK and Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) grants are helping scientific and deep tech companies to innovate over longer time horizons
• The UK’s Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is compelling tax relief for investors

Learn more about Zero Carbon Capital and connect with Pippa on LinkedIn, who was introduced to the podcast by Gosbert Chagula.

Today's guest is Amit Mishra, Founder of ID8VC, Policy Adviser to the Indian Government, and ex-Country Head of F6S and Sansan.

In this episode, Amit explores:

• the appeal of the Indian market and Tier 2 cities, including as a place to build a Proof of Concept (PoC)
• the uptick in activity for the AgriTech, medical, education, e-commerce and electric vehicle (EV) sectors since COVID-19
• why change is both the biggest challenge and opportunity
• the importance of being a conscious citizen and responsible employer

Check out F6S and connect with Amit on LinkedIn.